A new partnership between Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia will play a crucial role in equipping Australia with the engineering expertise required for a smooth transition to renewable energy.
The agreement will see the organisations work together across three key areas aimed at building the competency and recognition of engineers within the energy sector, while addressing shared challenges.
Advocacy:
Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia will collaborate on issues that are critically important to both organisations. By combining efforts, they aim to address challenges, amplify their influence, and bolster advocacy efforts.
Competency Development and Recognition: The organisations will work together on programs to support the skill development and ongoing professional growth of engineers in the sector. Additionally, the partnership will support the launch of new Chartered Area of Practice by Engineers Australia, which will recognise the specific skills of engineers in the energy industry.
Workforce Credentialing of Energy Networks Australia Member Organisations: With the support of the Energy Networks Australia, Engineers Australia will build on the positive industry uptake of its Engineering Workforce Credential (EWC) program, a contemporary business-wide approach to credentialling engineers
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO says:
“Addressing the skills shortage within Australia's energy sector is central to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The transition to clean energy not only represents a significant shift in how we generate and consume energy but also necessitates a substantial expansion and enhancement of the workforce capable of driving this change. Our partnership with Energy Networks Australia is an important step towards meeting our engineering skills need. ”
Energy Networks Australia CEO Dominique van den Berg says:
“To meet net zero, we need the right workforce. From powering homes and industry to steering us through the energy transition, engineers are the bedrock of our energy system. The energy transition is now well under way, and we must make collaboration a priority. In partnering with Engineers Australia, we can help ensure that the right skills are available, where they will be needed and at the scale required.”
About Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia is the trusted voice of the engineering profession, representing the interests of professional engineers across all disciplines. Committed to engineering excellence, Engineers Australia advocates for the profession, supports its members, and contributes to the development of policies and standards that ensure Australia's engineering sector remains world-class.
About Energy Networks Australia
Energy Networks Australia is the national industry body representing Australia’s electricity transmission and distribution and gas distribution networks.
Media inquiries: Lisa McKoy | lmckoy@engineersaustralia.org.au | 0468 366 691
